Student Success Skills

Most students go to college with the hope of getting a good job when they graduate. But few students really understand the hiring process. There is a career service function on campus, but students are often uncertain how to use career services.

The hiring process generally consists of three phasesPhase 1: Initial ScreeningIn this phase, employers are deciding who they are interested in.

Selection is generally based on your resume

Factors that are being considered include

Grade Point Average

Academic Major

Work Experience

Phase 2: Initial SelectionIn this phase, employers are further reducing the candidate pool.

The key step in this phase is an interview (either face – to- face or by phone)

Factors that are considered include

Fit with organization’s needs

Prior work experience

Leadership demonstration

Interviewing skills

Phase 3: Final SelectionIn this phase, the organization will explore your interests and fit with the organization in further detail.

The key step in this phase is an on-site round of interviews

Factors that are considered include

Fit with the organization

Specific talent you bring to the organization

Your interviewing skills

To be a strong candidate for a job, you need to have the following credentials

A good GPA – A 3.00 GPA is generally sufficient. Students with less than a 3.00 GPA will still be ok, but may have to do more work to get the job they want. After your first job, no one will ask about your GPA again.

Experience – You should have had at least one experience (e.g. a summer internship) that is in the career area you want to pursue.

Leadership Activities – You should be able to point to one experience where you had a major role to play in the success of the organization. Companies want employees who have taken an organization to a higher level.

The time to start preparing for a job is your freshmen year. That’s when you can start putting yourself in a position to achieve the credentials you need..

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